Macs Gildoran misses Grand National date

MACS GILDORAN was the only surprise withdrawal from the Martell Cognac Grand National at yesterday's forfeit stage, leaving a total of 77 entries remaining in the race a week on Saturday.

Macs Gildoran misses Grand National date
Thu, 25 Mar, 2004 - 00:00
Robert Pratt

The Irish 10-year-old had been a general 25-1 chance for the Aintree spectacular but his trainer Willie Mullins said: “He knocked himself behind and won’t run again this season.”

Noel Meade has taken out totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup third Harbour Pilot, who had been as short as 12-1 in some books following his gallant effort against Best Mate and Sir Rembrandt last Thursday.

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CourtsRacinghorse racingPerson: Macs GildoranPerson: Willie MullinsPerson: Noel MeadePerson: Best MatePerson: Sir RembrandtPerson: Francois DoumenPerson: JP McManusPerson: Le CoudrayPerson: MullinsPerson: HedgehunterPerson: Ted WalshPerson: Rince RiPerson: CashmansPerson: DoumenPerson: KelamiPerson: Jacques OrtetPerson: Andrew TullochPerson: TimberaPerson: JuranconPerson: Montys PassPerson: Joss NaylorEvent: Grand NationalEvent: Martell Cognac Grand NationalEvent: Cheltenham Gold CupEvent: Martell Cognac CupOrganisation: Clan RoyalOrganisation: Aintree
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